Calendly vs Cal.com Pricing 2025: Which Scheduling Tool Wins?

Calendly owns the scheduling market, but Cal.com has emerged as a powerful open-source alternative. If you are choosing between them in 2025, the decision comes down to pricing, control, and features. This comparison breaks down exactly what you get at each tier.

Free Plan Comparison

Calendly Free gives you one event type, one calendar connection, and basic scheduling. It works for individuals but limits branding and team features.

Cal.com Free offers unlimited event types, one calendar, and basic integrations. The headline advantage is unlimited event types, which Calendly restricts.

Paid Plans

Calendly Standard ($10/user/mo) adds unlimited event types, multiple calendars, group events, and custom branding.

Calendly Teams ($16/user/mo) adds round-robin, team pages, and Salesforce integration.

Cal.com Pro ($10/user/mo) includes team features, custom branding, and API access. The Team plan at $15/user/mo adds SSO and more admin controls.

The Self-Hosting Factor

Cal.com’s biggest differentiator is self-hosting. You can run Cal.com on your own server for free, paying only for infrastructure. This appeals to privacy-focused teams and developers who want full data control. Calendly offers no self-hosted option.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Calendly	Cal.com
Open source	No	Yes
Self-host	No	Yes
Payment collection	Yes	Yes
Team scheduling	Yes	Yes
API access	Paid	Pro+
Custom branding	Paid	Pro+
HIPAA compliance	Enterprise	Enterprise

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Calendly if you want a polished product that just works, with minimal setup. Choose Cal.com if you value open source, want to self-host, or need unlimited event types on the free plan.

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